ap lang 11

ambiance

The character or atmosphere of something (often a place); vibe

benevolent

Kind; well-meaning, charitable

contempt

The disregard, disdain, or disrespect for something that should be held in high regard

corroborate

To confirm or support a statement or claim

diverse

Showing a range of variety

eschew

Deliberately avoid; shun

holistic

Described only in terms of the whole, as if its parts are inseparable

impartial

Fair; just; unbiased

illuminate

To clarify; to explain; to shed light upon (literally or figuratively)

inure

To become accustomed to something (usually something difficult); calloused

malinger

To exaggerate or fake illness or injury (to avoid work or responsibility)

precedent

An earlier action that is regarded as a guide for future decisions

proclivity

A tendency, inclination, or habit of choosing a particular thing

skeptical

Doubtful; unconvinced; suspicious

subtle

Difficult to describe due to being complex, delicate, indirect

summation

The process of adding things up; concluding by summing up claims

tangible

Perception by touch

temerity

Effrontery; boldness; audacity

truncate

To shorten the duration or extent of

vacillate

To alternate or waver between opinions or actions; to be indecisive